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Struggling with mental health after having a baby

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Bails123 · 25/05/2025 13:42

I'm not sure if the way I'm feeling is just normal or if I need help!!

I've had a lot of changes in my life recently as I have a 9 month old baby, my beloved cat had to be put to sleep a few months back (which im devastated about) and I'm trying to plan a wedding to top it all off!

I feel sad a lot of the time and I just snap at my partner over silly little things. I feel alone and like I have no one that understands me or that i can talk to.

I feel like I have a lot to be grateful for and happy about but I'm just not happy and hate the person I have become .

Can anyone offer an advice on how I can try and get through this because atm i feel a bit helpless 😔

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LikeARacoonOnMeth · 25/05/2025 14:05

Op please go and speak to your Dr. There are many underlying causes of feeling like this (low ferritin, postpartum hypothyroidism, low b12/folate, low vitamin D. Even levels in the low range of normal can cause symptoms so aim for upper levels of the normal
If all is well and there is no underlying cause then the GP could offer medication, refer to a social prescriber or signpost you to some talking therapies or any support available.
I’m sorry about your cat, it’s so hard when you lose a beloved pet.
Sending you hugs, I hope things improve for you soon Flowers

Bails123 · 25/05/2025 18:12

Thanks @LikeARacoonOnMeth I didn't realise that there could be underlying causes such as that, I will get in touch with my GP xxx

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